MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET HEPTAGON Disinfectant Spray Date Prepared: 12/15/1997 1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product Name/Use: HEPTAGON Disinfectant Spray MANUFACTURER The Butcher Company 67 Forest Street Marlborough, MA 01752-3012 Butcher Telephone Number: 800-225-9475 Emergency Telephone (24 hours): 800-228-5635 Ext 118 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. % BY WEIGHT n-alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium NA <0.1 n-alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium NA <0.1 See Section 8 for Exposure Limits NA - Not Applicable 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Clear, Colorless Liquid. No Odor. Product Does Not Present a Significant Immediate Concern for Emergency Response Personnel. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (See Section 11 for Toxicological Information) PRIMARY ROUTE(s) OF EXPOSURE: X Eye X Skin Contact Skin Absorption Inhalation Ingestion EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE EYES: Non-irritating to the eyes, but may cause temporary redness or discomfort. SKIN: Non-irritating to the skin. INHALATION: Not expected to be irritating or harmful if inhaled. INGESTION: May cause temporary mouth, throat and stomach discomfort. Symptoms may include nausea. EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE: MSDS No: 4285 Page: 1 of 6
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water while holding eyelids apart. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Do not put any medication in the victim s eyes unless instructed by a physician. Get medical attention if irritation develops. SKIN: Flush with water, then wash with soap and water. Remove saturated clothing. Get medical attention if irritation develops. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist. INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water. Get medical attention. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT AND METHOD: >200 F 93 C TCC FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable. AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Normal products of combustion (carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide). FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: This product is not flammable. As in any fire, MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear should be worn. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Contain spill. Use mop, absorbent, or wet vacuum to collect material for proper disposal. Rinse area with water. MSDS No: 4285 Page: 2 of 6
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: Use good personal hygiene practices. No special precautions are required for anticipated conditions of use. Remove saturated clothing. STORAGE: No special storage practices are required. Keep container closed when not in use. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) EYE: Not required under normal conditions of use. SKIN: Not required under normal conditions of use. RESPIRATORY: Not required under normal conditions of use. ENGIERING CONTROLS: No special controls are required. EXPOSURE LIMITS: INGREDIENT(S) OSHA PEL/STEL ACGIH TLV/STEL n-alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium n-alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium - Not Established 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid ODOR: No APPEARANCE: Clear, Colorless ph: 11.0 PERCENT VOLATILE BY WEIGHT: 99.5 VAPOR PRESSURE: 22.3 mmhg VAPOR DENSITY: Not Determined BOILING POINT: 200 F 93.4 C FREEZING/MELTING POINT: Not Determined SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete EVAPORATION RATE: Not Determined MSDS No: 4285 Page: 3 of 6
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.99 VISCOSITY: Water Thin OCTANOL/WATER PARTITION COEFFICIENT: Not Determined ODOR THRESHOLD: Not Determined 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Stable. POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: None. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ACUTE DATA: This product is non-irritating to skin and eyes. Based on acute toxicity testing, it is not considered to be toxic by ingestion and skin absorption. The following data are available for this product and its ingredients: PRODUCT/INGREDIENT ORAL LD 50 (rat) DERMAL LD 50 (rabbit) INHALATION LC 50 (rat) HEPTAGON Disinfectant Spray >5000 mg/kg >2000 mg/kg Not Available n-alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium 590 mg/kg >2000 mg/kg Not Available n-alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium 500 5000 mg/kg >2000 mg/kg Not Available SENSITIZATION DATA: CHRONIC DATA: REPRODUCTIVE/TERATOGENIC DATA: CARCINOGENIC/MUTAGENIC DATA: Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or ACGIH or regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA. SYRGISTIC MATERIALS: MSDS No: 4285 Page: 4 of 6
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal of this material should be in accordance with local, state or provincial and federal regulations. The unused product, as manufactured, is a RCRA non-hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261. The product has not been evaluated by the Toxicity Characteristic Leachate Procedure (TCLP). According to RCRA, it is the responsibility of the waste generator to ensure proper disposal. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT/TDG HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DESCRIPTION: Not regulated 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Notmeant to be all-inclusive selected regulations represented. UNITED STATES SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT) 311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Under 40 CFR 370.2, this product meets the following hazard categories: None. 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: Ingredients in this product are not currently subject to notification. CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT) CERCLA REGULATORY: None of the ingredients in this product are reportable under CERCLA. EPA EPA REG. NO.: 61178-2-7176 TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT) TSCA STATUS: This product complies with all TSCA inventory requirements. MASSACHUSETTS, W JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW: INGREDIENT(S) CAS NO. STATE LISTING Water 7732-18-5 Not Listed NA - Not Applicable STATE REGULATIONS: Product contains a mixture of surfactant and quaternary ammonium compounds below State reporting requirements. MSDS No: 4285 Page: 5 of 6
16. OTHER INFORMATION HMIS RATING HEALTH - 0 FLAMMABILITY 0 REACTIVITY 0 PERSONAL PROTECTION - NFPA RATING FIRE 0 HEALTH 0 0 REACTIVITY SPECIAL MSDS STATUS New MSDS APPROVED BY: EH&S/Regulatory Affairs APPROVAL DATE: 12/18/1997 The information on this data sheet represents our currentdata and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of the product under normal foreseeable conditions. Any use of this product which is not in conformance with this data sheet or product label, or which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user. MSDS No: 4285 Page: 6 of 6